The Shamrock or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte] |
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II.
Dearest Youth, what Doubts distress thee?
Lo! I come, to guide, to bless thee!
Happiness unfolds her Treasures,
Slight not thou the offer'd Pleasures.
Lo! I come, to guide, to bless thee!
Happiness unfolds her Treasures,
Slight not thou the offer'd Pleasures.
Seek not yonder Height to gain;
The Steps are Peril, Care, and Pain:—
Haste with me, for Bliss prepare,
Fly from Peril, Pain, and Care!
The Steps are Peril, Care, and Pain:—
Haste with me, for Bliss prepare,
Fly from Peril, Pain, and Care!
Smooth is my Way:—In yonder Bowers
Pleasure leads the dancing Hours:
Haste, then, haste, thy Prime employ;
Each Moment lost, you lose a Joy.
Pleasure leads the dancing Hours:
Haste, then, haste, thy Prime employ;
Each Moment lost, you lose a Joy.
Dissolv'd in Rapture, blest, and blessing,
Fancy's utmost Wish possessing,
Tell the Sons of Care and Strife,
Pleasure is the Life of Life.
Fancy's utmost Wish possessing,
Tell the Sons of Care and Strife,
Pleasure is the Life of Life.
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